Memorial held in Winnipeg on 3rd anniversary of Flight PS752’s crash – Winnipeg | 24CA News
A memorial was held in Winnipeg on Sunday to mark three years for the reason that Iranian army shot down Flight PS752.
One-hundred-and-seventy-six folks misplaced their lives onboard flight PS752, together with 9 Winnipeggers, when it was shot down by Iranian missiles.
The Justice Prevails ceremony occurred on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). It included speeches, particular shows and performances.
“That day, not only 176 lives were taken away, but the lives of many others changed forever,” Arian Arianpour, President of the Iranian Community of Manitoba, stated.
Arianpour stated since then, the mission of the households of victims, Iranian communities all around the world, and the opposite nations who misplaced residents within the tragedy has been to maintain the recollections of the passengers and crew alive.
Memorial of flight PS752 victims.
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“Too many of them were students and teachers returning to Canada. Many of them were from right around here,” stated Isha Khan, CEO of CMHR.
“All of them had family and friends ready for them to come back residence. All of them had communities of affection round them. And so as we speak, we maintain up their households regardless of their ache.
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“Now is the time for us to do more. Canada and Canadians can do more to help Iranians fighting against the oppressive regime and find peace and justice today,” Khan stated.
Winnipeg’s mayor, Scott Gillingham, talked about how he had the honour of attending a tree-planting ceremony at Scurfield Park.
“Trees were planted to memorialize those beloved Winnipeggers whose lives were stolen from us on that day,” he stated.
“I look forward to the completion of that project, to provide a place of reflection and contemplation, a place that pays tribute to these victims.”
Gillingham stated a tree is a really becoming strategy to honour somebody as through the years it grows bigger.
Manitoba’s premier, Heather Stefanson, talked about that she needed to be in attendance however she had prior commitments.
On her behalf, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Andrew Smith attended the ceremony and stated a couple of phrases.
“The impact of this tragedy continues to touch Manitobans and Canadians in many, many ways, and our hearts go out to the families and the community members affected,” he stated.
“Manitobans are with you. Canadians are with you. As we’ve seen recently, many people around the world are with you.”
But it isn’t nearly conserving the recollections alive — it’s also about getting justice, Arianpour added.
“Seeking justice is a part of the ongoing revolution in Iran. Justice for the victims of downing Flight PS752.”
Arianpour says it’s also about justice in opposition to the Islamic Republic regime.
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“(Justice) for at least 517 (Iranian) protesters, including at least 70 children who have been murdered in the last 114 days and for thousands killed, tortured or imprisoned in the last 44 years,” he stated.
“It is necessary to be the voice of people who are fighting with bare hands for their basic human rights, heroes who are sacrificing their lives for universal values.”
NDP chief Wab Kinew additionally attended the ceremony and he took a second to spotlight, pay tribute and to boost up the protesters in Iran.
“To me, it is very significant that what you are seeing on the streets of Iran, in cities like Tehran is being led by and large by women who are putting their lives on the line.”
Arianpour stated the Iranian group is seeing an unprecedented stage of help and famous how Canada has particularly turn out to be the chief in defending the folks of Iran.
“We are very appreciative for all their efforts, including the standing in solidarity with the families of flight PS752 victims.”
Additionally, Manitoba Liberal chief Dougald Lamont gave a speech through which he spoke about unity.
“You have members of all political parties represented here, members of all levels of government. And that’s a sign of our unity,” he stated.
“Because you are not separate from us. We are all part of the same community together in grieving and in seeking justice.
“We grieve with you. We stand with you and we will seek justice with you.”
Other ceremonies had been held throughout Canada and across the globe. Last month, Canada joined different nations to ship the Flight PS752 case to the International Court of Justice.
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